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Angels, Joe Blanton can't reach promised land
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com
(12:11 pm ET) Despite his personal assessment, Angels pitcher Joe Blanton continues to be hit hard during his first season with the club as his winless streak reaches historic levels. Blanton dropped to 0-7 following his loss to Kansas City on Monday night as he matched his shortest outing of the season at 4 2/3 innings.

In all eight of his starts, the right-hander has been tagged for at least seven runs and currently owns a 6.46 ERA. It's the first time in the Angels' 53-year history that they have been on the losing end in all of a pitcher's first eight starts in a season.

"I felt like I threw the ball good tonight and my stuff was good," Blanton said. "When they made contact they found holes, broken-bat balls fell in for singles and balls bounced their way down the lines. It was one of those weird games. There were a couple of innings where I was one pitch away from it. But they got a couple of two-out hits that cost me three or four of those runs."


Jarrod Dyson will get more playing time
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(12:02 pm ET) Royals outfielder Jarrod Dyson will continue to receive starts in center field.

Manager Ned Yost said he will sit Jeff Francoeur until he can get over his slump. Until that happens, Dyson will start in center and Lorenzo Cain will shift over to left. Dyson has hit .270/.270/.541 in 37 at-bats thus far. He hit in the leadoff spot the last two days. 


Lorenzo Cain to see more playing time
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(11:58 am ET) With Jeff Francoeur struggling, Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain will see the bulk of the playing time in left field.

Jarrod Dyson will continue starting in center. Cain has delivered this season, hitting .328/.386/.440 in 116 at-bats. Even with the strong play of Dyson, Cain has found a way to stay in the lineup. He'll face Angels starter Jason Vargas Tuesday.


Austin Romine struggling to catch on
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com
(11:56 am ET) Yankees catcher Austin Romine admitted he has endured a difficult transition to the majors due to his reduced workload after playing every day in Triple-A, the New York Post reports. Romine, who was recalled from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre late last month after Francisco Cervelli went down with a hand injury, recorded his first hit of the season in his fourth game Monday at Cleveland.

"It’s a little hard," said Romine, who has earned just three starts."I'm used to a routine and being the guy who comes in knowing what I’m doing every single day. It’s my job right now. [Chris] Stewart knows the team better."


Daniel Hudson looking at late June return?
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:54 am ET) Diamondbacks starting pitcher Daniel Hudson, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, is expected to throw 50-55 pitches when he throws in an extended spring game Friday, according to The Arizona Republic. Hudson threw 46 pitches in a simulated game Saturday.

Hudson is projected to be out until the All-Star break in July, but the paper suggests Hudson might be back before the end of June.


Jeff Francoeur to lose playing time
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(11:54 am ET) Royals outfielder Jeff Francoeur will attempt to work through his slump on the bench.

Royals manager Ned Yost said he would start Jarrod Dyson in center and Lorenzo Cain in left while Francoeur attempts to get through his struggles. Francoeur is hitting just .226/.266/.322 in 118 at-bats this season. Both Dyson and Cain have gotten off to strong starts, and Francoeur may have trouble finding his way back into a starting role.


Kevin Youkilis returns to field work
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com
(11:49 am ET) Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis (back) resumed limited on-field work Monday, which included playing catch and fielding grounders on the infield grass, the Associated Press reports. Youkilis has been on the disabled list retroactively since April 28 with a spine sprain and the team has yet to determine a return date for the veteran.

Didi Gregorius having little trouble with transition
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:42 am ET) Diamondbacks rookie shortstop Didi Gregorius has committed just one error through 74 chances and has turned seven double plays in 16 games. He's had remarkable consistency despite a revolving door of players being used at second base in Aaron Hill's absence.

Gregorius said repeated repetitions during batting practice have helped him develop chemistry no matter who his double-play partner might be.

"We always take a lot of ground balls. I just talk to them and tell them where I like the ball, ask them where they want the ball, where they prefer it in this situation and that situation," Gregorius said, per The Arizona Republic. "For me, it doesn’t matter who plays second base. As long as we get good communication going, it’s good."

Manager Kirk Gibson has been impressed with Gregorius' quick transition to the majors.

"He’s very good at turning double plays out there," Gibson said. "He’s got an electric arm. We’ve turned some double plays where he’s put some turbo on it. He’s got tools, he’s got abilities, he can do a lot of things for us. It’s certainly something that we need on this team."


Paul Goldschmidt not just a threat at the plate
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:35 am ET) Entering Monday against the Braves, Diamondbacks' cleanup hitters combined to hit .214 and post a .307 slugging percentage through 38 games. With No. 3 hitter Paul Goldschmidt putting up impressive numbers, it could lead more teams to pitch around the young slugger.

However, manager Kirk Gibson cautions opposing teams from doing that because Goldschmidt can not only get it done at the plate, but he has deceptive speed on the base paths.

"If they’re going to pitch around him, then one good thing about having Goldy up -- his running game’s pretty good, too," Gibson said, per The Arizona Republic. "So if they’re going to do that, then they might have to deal with him in a different regard."

Goldschmidt, who finally got his first day off Sunday, slugged his 10th home run Monday and is batting .378 (14 for 37) with five home runs and 13 RBI in 12 May games.

"Obviously, he’s a great player and a really tough out," outfielder Cody Ross said. "A lot of times, pitchers are going to pitch around him, so there definitely needs to be some protection coming out of the fourth hole."


Chris Heisey left rehab game with discomfort in hamstring
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(11:35 am ET) Reds outfielder Chris Heisey left Monday's rehab game with "discomfort in his hamstring."

Heisey appeared to re-injure the area early in Monday's game and was taken out after just one inning. The Reds expect to know more about the setback Tuesday, according to director of media relations Jamie Ramsey. It was Heisey's first game back after injuring his hamstring in late April. 


 
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